Proverbs 17:11

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;

wherever he turns, he prospers.

He who covers an offense promotes love;

but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding

than a hundred lashes into a fool.

Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,

rather than a fool in his folly.

Whoever rewards evil for good,

evil shall not depart from his house.

The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,

therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.